Cross-Device Intent Rendering via Proximity Gesture Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions for seamless user intent rendering across electronic devices require multiple manual operations, leading to increased cognitive load and turnaround time, degrading user experience.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that extract user intent from a second electronic device and render it on a first device through proximity-based communication, using gestures to establish connections and invoke actions, thereby reducing manual intervention and enhancing usability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple manual operations are used to support seamless interaction across devices, then device compatibility and service accessibility are improved, but cognitive load and user complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice compatibilityVSAvoidcognitive load

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects user intent from one device and executes corresponding actions on another device without requiring manual confirmation or multiple operations from the user. The electronic devices self-coordinate to complete service tasks, reducing cognitive load while maintaining adaptability across device types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-establishes service contexts and user preferences across devices in advance, so that when a user interacts with one device, the intent can be automatically rendered on another device without requiring the user to manually configure or repeat operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If multiple manual procedures are performed to execute functions across devices, then service completeness is improved, but turnaround time and operational efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice completenessVSAvoidturnaround time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces an intermediary layer that automatically translates and transfers user intent between devices. This intermediary mechanism ensures service completeness by maintaining context across devices while eliminating manual procedures, thereby reducing turnaround time without sacrificing reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with automated electronic intent recognition and execution systems. The automated system detects user intent through sensors and software, then automatically executes corresponding actions on target devices, eliminating the need for manual procedures while maintaining service completeness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If automated intent rendering is implemented across devices, then ease of operation and user experience are improved, but system complexity and automation requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser experienceVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a universal intent rendering mechanism that can operate across different device types and platforms through standardized protocols and interfaces. This multi-functional approach enables automated intent rendering to work universally across smartphones, wearables, tablets, and other devices without requiring device-specific complex implementations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Adaptability or versatility

If seamless interaction across devices is enabled, then service accessibility and user convenience are improved, but manual control and user precision are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice accessibilityVSAvoiduser control

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that allow users to review, confirm, or correct automatically executed actions. When user intent is detected on one device, the system can present the intended action for user confirmation before execution, or provide feedback about what actions were automatically performed, thereby maintaining user control and precision while enabling seamless cross-device interaction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3571829B1Apparatus and method for managing operations for providing services automatically

Publication Date: 2022.03.02 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

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AI summary

A method and system for rendering user intent across electronic devices are provided. The method includes extracting by a first electronic device, a user intent associated with a context of a second electronic device, on detecting a gesture performed in proximity with the second electronic device. The gesture detected by the first electronic device in proximity with the second electronic device can establish a communication with the second electronic device. The method includes rendering the user intent associated with the context of the second electronic device to continue the user intent on the first electronic device. The method includes invoking one or more actions associated with the user intent to extend usability of the user intent rendered from the second electronic device to the first electronic device. Thus, the various embodiments herein avoid manual intervention and thereby reduce the turnaround time for accessing applications across the electronic devices.